Mackenzie Cancer Research Group
The Mackenzie Cancer Research Group (previously the Angiogenesis and Cancer Research Group) was established in 1998 and is one of the research groups located in the Department of Pathology, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
We are interested in the pathology of human tumours and in identifying the genetic changes that give rise to cancer.
Our research focuses on the molecular regulation of tumour growth, metastasis and response to therapy.
For more information browse these pages or contact us using the addresses provided.
The Mackenzie Cancer Research Group hosts the Cancer Society Tissue Bank.
News
March 2012
- Congratulations to Logan Walker for receiving the HRC Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship, to focus on genetic variation and breast cancer.
- Welcome to our new students Lizzie Campbell, Nicole Coufal and Gemma Moir-Meyer.
- We currently have 2 vacancies in our group: Postdoctoral Fellow and Assistant Research Fellow. Applications close on Friday, 27 April 2012.
September 2011
- We have changed our group’s name from Angiogenesis and Cancer Research Group to Mackenzie Cancer Research Group.
This will better reflect our broadening cancer related interests and follows the appointment of our Clinical Director, Bridget Robinson, to the newly established position of Mackenzie Chair in Cancer Medicine. - Congratulations to Katya Volkova for passing her PhD viva last week. Well done!
September 2010, February 2011, June 2011
- The Canterbury earthquakes and continuing aftershocks have changed all our lives.
- Our main laboratories are closed until the middle of 2012 and our group is spread over several sites, making research much more challenging.
- Although some of our own houses sustained damage, thankfully, everyone was safe. Kia Kaha!
Postgraduate Student Opportunities
Students form a valuable part of our group.
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated post-graduate students to do their PhD, BBioMedSci (Hons), or other post-graduate degree in our group.
PhD Information
BBioMedSci (Hons) Information
Scholarships for postgraduate study are available and depend largely on academic merit, including those from the University of Otago.
University of Otago Scholarship Information
Currently, there are several cancer-related projects available, and prospective students are encouraged to contact one of our researchers directly.